Chinese

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volcano mouth; (a measure word, for people, livestock or utensils)
trad. (火山口) 火山
simp. #(火山口) 火山

Pronunciation

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Noun

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火山口

  1. (volcanology, geology) volcanic crater
    Synonym: 噴火口喷火口 (pēnhuǒkǒu)

Derived terms

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 1
さん > ざん
Grade: 1
くち
Grade: 1
on'yomi

Etymology

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(fire) + (mountain) + (mouth).

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Noun

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()(ざん)(くち) (kazankuchi

  1. crater, literally "fire mountain mouth".